Rockford Memorial holding birthday party

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The city’s oldest hospital will commemorate its 125th-year anniversary at noon Friday with a celebration for employees.

The city’s oldest hospital will commemorate its 125th-year anniversary at noon Friday with a celebration for employees.

Rockford Health System, which operates Rockford Memorial Hospital, created a DVD to remember the anniversary of its founding in 1883; it includes interviews with longtime employees, volunteers and doctors.

Gary Kaatz, president and CEO of Rockford Health System; Earl Tamar, executive vice president and chief operating officer; Dr. John Van Landingham; and Carol Abbott, a 51-year employee, will speak at the event.

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